The plug-in hybrid is the one that has the charging port, but it’s not in the front grille.
It’s been around for nine years and it’s fair to say that the fourth-generation Range Rover L405 is getting old. The Jeep Wagoneer/ Grand Wagoneer duo is threatening it, as well as its traditional rivals which are all much more recent than Land Rover’s flagship.
Since February 2020 , we’ve been spying the new model and yet prototypes still sport thick camouflage. Our spies found one close to the Nurburgring, and it was slightly more disguised than before. The yellow “high voltage” stickers indicate that we are dealing with the plug in hybrid model. The rear fender now houses the charging port, which is not embedded in the grille.
What’s more? Next-gen Range Rover will have pop-out doors that mirror the smaller Velar or Evoque. Fixed glass will be installed aft of the A-pillars, where the side mirrors are located, to improve outward visibility and reduce blind spots. The standard-wheelbase model appears to have the rear doors of normal size, while the dual exhaust tips are located below the bumper. We won’t see any ghastly fake exhaust finishes when the camo is removed.
Similar to the BMW X7 it appears that the Range Rover will keep the split tailgate. This is something we cannot say about the new-generation Toyota Land Cruiser. The “invisible” rear windshield will also be carried over from the previous model. It is hidden under the spoiler. The front features a new grille with rectangular design elements that are slightly tilted. A redesigned bumper hosts a larger lower intake grille.
Land Rover is keeping its secrets about the fifth iteration, although it will likely use the MLA platform that was developed to allow for heavy electrification. This plug-in hybrid will likely be an evolution of the ‘s hardware. We also hear that the range-topping models will use BMW power with the twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V8.
The architecture of the Range Rover has been designed for zero-emission propulsion. Rumours suggest that the next generation of Range Rovers will be more expensive to compete with the Bentley Bentayga or Rolls-Royce Cullinan luxury barges. The regular model could still be unveiled before the end or in the early part of 2022.